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News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities

Minister Winde to Take Steam Train Trip to Highlight Western Cape Heritage Rail Tourism

18 August 2012

On Sunday, 19 August 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will embark on a journey from the centre of Cape Town to Simonstown - in a vintage coach pulled by a Class 24 steam locomotive. Read More

New Western Cape Liquor Authority Appoints First CEO

13 August 2012

Mr Thys Giliomee has been appointed as the first CEO of the newly formed Western Cape Liquor Authority. He joined the Western Cape Liquor Authority on 1 August 2012 from his previous position as Acting Municipal Manager for Bitou Municipality. Read More

Minister Winde Meets with American Delegation

12 August 2012

Last week, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde met with a high-level trade delegation from the United States of America (USA). Read More

Employment in the Western Cape's Green Economy Projected to Grow by 500%

5 August 2012

Employment opportunities in the Western Cape's Green Economy are projected to grow by 500% by 2020.The sector, which employed 3 000 people in 2010, is projected to employ 12 000 by 2015, 16 000 by 2020 and 20 000 by 2025. Read More

Minister Winde to Visit "Green" Factories

2 August 2012

On Monday, 6 August 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will visit "Green" factories.  Read More

Western Cape Attracts Over R30 Billion in International Foreign Direct Investments

1 August 2012

From 2009 to June 2012, the Western Cape has attracted 80 international foreign direct investment projects, with a total value of R30.1 billion, creating 6 906 jobs.This is an R8 billion (27%) increase in the foreign direct investment recorded in... Read More

Work and Skills Programme: Hope for Disillusioned Young People

29 July 2012

Today, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, hosted a thank you ceremony for learners and host companies involved in the Work and Skills Programme. Read More

Minister Winde to Provide Status Update on Youth Wage Subsidy

29 July 2012

Today, 30 July 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will provide a status update and the way forward for the Western Cape Government's Youth Wage Subsidy - the Work and Skills Programme. Read More

Quarterly Economic Report: Western Cape Economic Growth Shows Improvement

25 July 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and TourismToday the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) released the second quarterly economic report on the Western Cape economy, as commissioned by the Western Cape... Read More

Minister Winde to Present Quarterly Review of the Western Cape Economy

25 July 2012

Today, 26 July 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will present the Second Quarter Review of the Western Cape Economy to local entrepreneurs in Langa, Cape Town. Read More

Status Update on Tourism in the Western Cape

22 July 2012

The Western Cape Tourism, Arts and Entertainment Partnership Plenary Meeting took place on 9 July 2012. Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, provided a status update on tourism in the Western Cape and... Read More

Minister van Rensburg Dedicates 67 Minutes to Mandela Day

17 July 2012

Minister Gerrit van Rensburg honoured Mandela Day by dedicating 67 minutes to the Baphumelele Fountain of Hope food garden in the Philippi Horticulture Area in Cape Town on 18 July. Read More

Minister Winde Announces New Seafront Development

8 July 2012

The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is spearheading a long-term development project that will see the development of a route between False Bay, Gordon's Bay and Cape Point, drawing in all the coastal and near-coastal... Read More

Minister Winde to Provide Status Update on Western Cape Tourism

8 July 2012

On Monday, 9 July 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will provide a status update on tourism in the Western Cape and speak about new developments in the sector. Read More

Wine Exports to China Grow Exponentially

4 July 2012

South African wine exports to China have been growing by 50% annually for the past three years. Although South Africa only supplies 3% of the Chinese wine market, China has now become one of South Africa's top ten export destinations. Read More

Premier Zille and Minister van Rensburg to Visit Kayamandi

3 July 2012

For the first time ever, the Western Cape Government is making funds available for a pilot project for pet population management. This project, together with a dog and cat rabies vaccination campaign, will benefit both the pets and people of the... Read More

Minister van Rensburg Concerned about Too Many Farm Inspections in Western Cape

2 July 2012

Media Statement by Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Read More

National Savings Month: Save Today for a Better Tomorrow

1 July 2012

The month of July is recognised in South Africa as National Savings Month. Read More

Entries for Essay Writing Bursary Competition Now Open

26 June 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and TourismEntries for the Nedbank, Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Western Cape Department of Education Essay Writing Bursary Competition are now open. Read More

Minister Winde to Host Western Cape Liquor Act Awareness Session

24 June 2012

In conjunction with the Western Cape Liquor Authority, today, Monday, 25 June, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will host an information session on the Western Cape Liquor Act for liquor licence holders... Read More

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